Casey Leon Ward

Casey Leon Ward was born in Gold Beach, Oregon to James and Carol Ward.  He was a hard-working man of many talents.  Casey attended Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Oregon, where he excelled at track and pole vaulting.  In his early career, he worked as a telephone line and repairman, then later in finish cabinetry, carpentry and construction.  Casey loved outdoors adventure and travel.  As a young adult, he enjoyed hiking, rock climbing, and traveling.  He was a proficient pilot and small plane owner who loved flying in his Cessna with his daughters.  Casey served his community as a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT).

In Arizona, Casey and his stepfather Tom did many home projects for his Mother Carol, including designing and building the beautiful, spired, Mustard Seed Chapel. 

Casey grew to appreciate literature and poetry. A poet himself, his favorite poem is the Desiderata.

Since settling in Coquille with his beloved wife Delores, they found joy together remodeling and perfecting their rustic hillside home.  They greatly enjoyed spending time on the beach and in their own backyard woods. 

Casey was taken to be with the Lord in a place he loved.  A grassy clearing on a gentle slope in his cherished forest, where he fell softly to rest as if placed by angels. 

We love and miss you Casey.  You are held forever in our hearts.

Casey is preceded in death by his grandparents Harris “Hoss” and Savira Rose Kennedy, and his father James Columbus Ward.

Casey is survived by his wife Delores Ward of Coquille, OR; his mother Carol Kenedy Foster and husband Tom Foster, of Myrtle Point, OR; his stepmother Linda Ward of Sun City West, AZ; his three daughters (Sarah Dain, husband Storm Dain of Reno NV, Laura Ward, husband Pravin Mandhare of Rye Brook, NY, and Dr. Pamela Ward, husband Ben Skinner of Salem, OR); his three sisters ( Cristy Lynn of Sun City West, AZ, Teresa Varner of Goodyear, AZ, and Shanon Schollian of Portland, OR); his three stepchildren (Mathew Loving of Keiser, OR, Brittany Runner, husband Bryan Runner of Keiser, OR, and Brandon Loving of Salem, OR); his granddaughter, Yale Dain of  Reno NV; his two grandsons (Sebastian and Oliver Mandhare of Rye Brook, NY); and his step-granddaughter, Ellie Runner of Keiser, Oregon.

A memorial service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 510 Railroad Ave. (entrance on Cedar Street behind Kozy Kitchen restaurant) at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, in

Myrtle Point, OR.  A reception follows directly across the street (505 Railroad St.) at the Community Church of Myrtle Point.

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